Best Dekalb County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,149 students in Dekalb County, TN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, TN are Dekalb West Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dekalb County, TN public elementary schools have an score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dekalb County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dekalb West Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
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101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332

Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Northside Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
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400 North Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575

Gr: 2-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #33.

Dekalb Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
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1132 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987

Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: n/an/a

Smithville Elementary School

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221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415

Gr: PK-2 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, TN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, TN include Dekalb West Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County?

4 public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County.

What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?

Dekalb County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).